Find the Pulaski County Booking First, Then Verify Court, Bond or Family Tasks Separately
For current custody at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility, start with the inmate roster linked by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Save the identifying booking details, then move to the correct source for court records, cash-bond processing, visits, mail, phone funds, commissary, records, Arkansas custody or federal custody.
This Guide Covers Pulaski County, Arkansas—not Another Pulaski County
The facility here is the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pulaski County jail searches can also surface Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia and other jurisdictions, so verify the state before opening a payment or communication account.
| Clue | Likely jurisdiction | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, PCRDF, PCSO, 501 area code | Pulaski County, Arkansas | Use this guide and the Arkansas Sheriff roster. |
| Somerset or Hail Knob Road | Pulaski County, Kentucky | Use Kentucky detention sources. |
| Waynesville | Pulaski County, Missouri | Use Missouri Sheriff/jail sources. |
| Hawkinsville | Pulaski County, Georgia | Use the Georgia Sheriff source. |
Use the Official System That Owns the Information
PCRDF is the only long-term detention facility in Pulaski County and supports numerous law-enforcement agencies and courts. That makes source routing especially important: the arresting agency, jail, court, Sheriff Judicial Division and Arkansas DOC can each own different pieces of the same person’s record.
| Question | Best official starting point | What it answers |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person currently at PCRDF? | PCSO-linked inmate roster | Current publicly displayed county detention custody and booking details. |
| What happened in court? | Search ARCourts | Public case parties, judges, filings, charges/dispositions, future events and judgments where available. |
| Which Circuit Court clerk handles a Pulaski case? | Pulaski County Circuit Clerk | Sixth Judicial Circuit record/filing routing; main clerk contact is 501-340-8500. |
| Where does PCSO process cash bonds? | PCSO Judicial Division | The Sheriff states its Judicial Division processes cash bonds from PCRDF; verify the current bond and accepted route before arriving. |
| Is there an active warrant or Sheriff record? | PCSO Records/Warrants | Records/warrant routing at 501-340-6625; a warrant does not prove current incarceration. |
| Has custody moved to Arkansas DOC? | Arkansas DOC Online Services | State inmate search and related correctional services. |
| Can I get custody-change alerts? | Arkansas VINE | Supported county-jail, DOC, court and supervision information and notifications. |
| Is this federal prison custody? | Federal BOP Inmate Locator | Federal Bureau of Prisons custody records from 1982 to present. |
How to Search the Pulaski County Jail Roster Without Creating a False Match
- Start from PCSO. Use the roster linked by the Sheriff’s Detention section. If an old saved Zuercher link fails, return to PCSO instead of searching for a replacement on a paid people-search site.
- Search the legal name. Begin with the surname, then try the full legal name, middle name, former or maiden surname, hyphenated form or another verified spelling.
- Match more than the name. Compare available age/identity data, booking date, book-in number, SO number, charges, bond or hold information. Similar names are not enough.
- Save the jail identifiers. The PCSO commissary instructions specifically use the book-in number and SO number along with the inmate’s name and unit for some deposits. These are jail identifiers, not court case numbers.
- Move to the court for legal status. Search ARCourts can show public filings, charges, dispositions, future events and judgments for participating courts. Confirm a deadline or hearing with the actual court.
- Refresh immediately before action. Recheck current custody before posting bond, sending money, mailing important material or arranging a release pickup.
What Common Pulaski County Roster Fields Can—and Cannot—Tell You
| Field | Useful meaning | Still verify |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The person recorded in the jail system. | Whether the entry is the person you mean. |
| Book-in number | Identifies a specific booking event. | The separate court case number. |
| SO number | A Sheriff-side person/record identifier. | Current housing, release or court status. |
| Booking date | Helps identify the intake event. | Whether a later release or transfer occurred. |
| Charge | The allegation/hold reason attached to the booking record. | Filed charge, amendment, dismissal, plea, trial or disposition. |
| Bond | A release-related figure or status shown by the jail system. | Current judicial amount, bond type, payment route and additional holds. |
| Hold / other agency | Another court, warrant or agency may control release. | Whether satisfying one bond would result in release. |
Do not assume a roster photo, when present, is a permanent mugshot archive. A booking image is one identity clue associated with a custody event; it does not show the final outcome of the criminal case.
What to Do When the Person Is Not Listed
A missing roster result can mean the wrong spelling, intake still in progress, release, transfer, another county, Arkansas state custody, a federal matter or simply an active case without present jail custody.
Time-sensitive custody call script
“I checked the PCSO inmate roster for [full legal name] at [time]. I’m trying to confirm present custody, not the court outcome. Can you confirm whether the person is currently housed at PCRDF and tell me the correct office for my next question?”
Pulaski County Court Routing: Do Not Assume Every PCRDF Booking Goes to the Same Court
PCRDF’s Court Liaison Office communicates with more than 30 District, Circuit and Federal courts. The arresting agency, charge level and case assignment determine which court controls the next hearing or bond—not the fact that the person is housed in one county facility.
Sixth Judicial Circuit
The Arkansas Judiciary lists Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Terri Hollingsworth at 401 W. Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone 501-340-8500.
Use Search ARCourts to identify the case and division before calling.
Pulaski County District Court
The Arkansas Judiciary lists Pulaski County District Court at 3001 W. Roosevelt, Little Rock, AR 72204, phone 501-340-6832.
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and others
Pulaski County contains multiple district-court departments. Search ARCourts and the Arkansas Judiciary directory can identify the correct court location; do not send every citation or misdemeanor case to the county district courthouse.
Verify Bond Before Paying—PCSO’s Judicial Division Processes PCRDF Cash Bonds
The Sheriff’s Judicial Division is in the basement of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 401 W. Markham, Little Rock, phone 501-340-8450, and PCSO specifically lists processing cash bonds from PCRDF among its duties. That does not mean every charge is eligible for a cash bond or that every bond should be paid there without verification.
Before paying
- Confirm the correct inmate and booking.
- Confirm every active charge and hold.
- Identify the court controlling each bond.
- Ask whether the bond is cash, professional/surety or subject to another restriction.
- Confirm the current amount and accepted payment route.
- Ask whether another agency hold prevents release.
- Keep the receipt and verify actual release separately.
Bond verification script
“I’m checking release for [full legal name], book-in number [number], SO number [number if known]. The roster showed [amount/status]. Which court controls it, what is the current bond requirement, where should it be paid, and is any other hold preventing release?”
PCRDF’s Court Liaison Office processes releases ordered by District, Circuit and Federal courts. Identity checks, paperwork, property return, other holds and transport can still affect when a person physically leaves after a court action.
Pulaski County Visitation Page Contains Conflicting Current Instructions—Call Before Travel
The official PCSO visitation page currently displays an old notice saying in-person visitation is suspended “until further notice,” but the same page also says the facility offers in-person and video visits and publishes an active in-person schedule. Because both statements remain live, do not guess which one controls your planned visit.
Published scheduling rule
In-person appointments are listed as requiring at least 24 hours’ notice. Published visiting hours are 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; social visits are listed as 30 minutes and no more than three visitors.
Published day groups
Last names A–M: Monday or Saturday. Last names N–Z: Tuesday or Sunday. A, B and W housing units: Wednesday or Thursday. Housing and disciplinary status can change eligibility.
Entry rules
Bring proper photo ID. Children under 18 must remain with an adult. Visitors must clear the metal detector and secure personal items such as keys, phones, money, food and bags in the provided lockers.
PCSO says a visitor arriving 10 minutes or more late will need to reschedule. Special visits may be considered for serious family circumstances or travel of more than 100 miles one way, with proof of distance requested.
Use the Conway Mail-Processing Address, Not the Jail’s Roosevelt Road Street Address
Current PCSO-listed personal-mail address
Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility
Inmate ID, Inmate Name
500 Amity Road, Ste. 5B, PMB53
Conway, AR 72032
Use the exact inmate ID and legal name. Do not substitute 3201 W. Roosevelt Road for ordinary personal mail unless PCSO gives specific instructions for a legal, official or special item.
PCSO-listed prohibited items
- Cash or checks.
- Pictures or photocopies of pictures.
- Construction paper, glue, tape or glitter.
- Fragrance, stickers, ribbon or metal.
- Magic marker or crayons.
- Blank envelopes, stamps or writing paper.
- Ordinary books; PCSO describes a soft-bound standard-size Bible exception when marked “Bible.”
Publication-rule conflict
The visitation page still says newspapers and magazines may be subscriptions from a publisher, while the current commissary notice says PCRDF no longer accepts magazines or newspapers from publishers and no longer allows publisher books other than the soft-bound Bible exception.
Safer action: do not order a book, newspaper or magazine until PCSO confirms the current rule.
Keep Inmate Funds, PIN-Debit Phone Money and Commissary Orders Separate
The official PCSO commissary page distinguishes inmate-account deposits, phone PIN-debit funds and commissary ordering. Sending money to the wrong account can leave funds unavailable for the purpose you intended.
| Method | Purpose | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday money order | Inmate account deposit | PCSO lists Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A deposit slip requires inmate name, book-in number, SO number, unit and date; no cash is accepted at that desk. |
| Lobby kiosk | Inmate account deposit | PCSO says cash or credit cards can be used at the lobby kiosk. |
| CSG Pay / PIN Debit | Outgoing inmate phone calls | Once placed in the inmate’s PIN-debit account, PCSO says the money belongs to the inmate and only the inmate can know call charges, balance or account activity. |
| Access Securepak | Supported commissary ordering | Select the Pulaski County, Arkansas program. PCSO currently says TTO / Fresh Favorite orders are suspended. |
Medical and Mental-Health Services Are Separate From the Public Roster
PCSO says PCRDF’s contracted medical department is TurnKey and provides medical and mental-health screening at booking, medication delivery twice daily for prescribed medications, sick call seven days a week, mental-health services five days a week and 24/7 nursing coverage. It also lists dental, physician, APRN and psychiatric services on scheduled hours.
For urgent health information
Do not send medication or confidential medical details through ordinary inmate mail. Call the facility at 501-340-7001 and ask for the current procedure to provide time-sensitive prescription or health information to medical staff.
Privacy expectation
Family members should not expect staff to disclose protected medical records. A useful question is: “I am not asking for confidential records; what is the approved way to provide important medical information to the inmate’s care team?”
CSI Academy and Re-Entry Programs Add More Than a Basic Jail Directory Can Show
PCSO’s CSI Academy focuses on recovery, re-entry and peer recovery inside PCRDF. The current Sheriff page lists multi-phase programming such as Getting Ahead While Getting Out, chemical-dependency work, cognitive-behavior programming, peer recovery, Inside Out Dads, welding, industrial manufacturing, culinary arts and retail management.
Program placement, eligibility, partners and available seats can change. For current re-entry information, PCSO lists the CSI Academy / Re-Entry Coordinator at 501-340-4341.
Use PCSO FOIA for Sheriff Records—Not the Jail Roster or Court Search
The inmate roster is not the full incident report, incarceration file, warrant record or court file. PCSO links a NextRequest Freedom of Information portal for releasable Sheriff’s Office records and lists Records/Warrants at 501-340-6625 when you need help identifying the correct record type.
Write a narrow request
- Identify the exact existing record you want.
- Include the incident/report number if known.
- Give an approximate date and location.
- Use the involved person’s legal name.
- Ask for releasable portions of the existing record.
- Request a fee estimate before extensive work when appropriate.
Example wording
“I request the releasable existing [incident, arrest or incarceration] record involving [name], approximately on [date] near [location]. The report or case number is [number if known]. Please provide a fee estimate before processing work beyond any standard amount.”
Active investigations, sealed matters, juvenile records, medical information, victim privacy and other legal exemptions can restrict disclosure. For court filings and dispositions, use the court record rather than asking PCSO to recreate a court history.
Arkansas VINE Can Reduce Repeated Roster Checks
Arkansas DOC says VINE is a free, anonymous information and notification service covering county jails, Arkansas DOC and supported court/supervision information. It lists 1-800-510-0415 for Arkansas VINE information.
| Data source | Arkansas-published transfer schedule |
|---|---|
| County jail | Every 15 minutes, 24/7 |
| Arkansas DOC | Every hour, 24/7 |
| Court information | Once per day |
| Probation / parole / post-release supervision | Once per day |
VINE can search with a name, offender/booking number, case number, ADC number or supervision PID where supported, and notifications can include release, bond release, court-order release, transfer, escape, hearings and case disposition.
When PCRDF Is No Longer the Final Custody Source
Arkansas DOC
Use Arkansas DOC inmate search after a confirmed state transfer. ADC’s family guide specifically warns that people on the ADC waiting list do not appear in state inmate search until they are physically brought into ADC from the county jail.
Federal custody
Use BOP after established federal prison custody. A newly arrested or pretrial federal defendant may be held under another federal detention arrangement before appearing as a BOP prisoner.
Another Arkansas county
Move counties only when the arresting agency, warrant, court or confirmed transfer points there. Related site guides include Craighead County, Poinsett County and Randolph County.
Pulaski County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Office | Verified contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility | 3201 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204 501-340-7001 | Current custody, detention operations and facility routing. |
| PCRDF Intake | 501-340-7001, option 3 | Very recent booking/intake questions. |
| PCRDF Visitation | 501-340-7001, option 1 | Confirm whether in-person visits are currently operating and schedule where applicable. |
| PCSO Records / Warrants | 501-340-6625 | Sheriff record and warrant routing. |
| PCSO Judicial Division | 401 W. Markham, Pulaski County Courthouse basement, Little Rock 501-340-8450 | Cash-bond processing and other Sheriff judicial functions; verify current bond requirements first. |
| Pulaski County Circuit Clerk | 401 W. Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201 501-340-8500 | Sixth Judicial Circuit record and filing assistance. |
| Pulaski County District Court | 3001 W. Roosevelt, Little Rock, AR 72204 501-340-6832 | Cases assigned to Pulaski County District Court; verify actual court assignment first. |
| CSI Academy / Re-Entry | 501-340-4341 | Current re-entry and program information. |
Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility Location
The detention facility page lists PCRDF at 3201 W. Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. This map is for orientation only. Ordinary inmate mail goes to the separate Conway processing address, and cash-bond/court tasks can require a different location.
Use Pulaski County Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest or booking is not a conviction.
- A booking charge is not the final court disposition.
- A warrant does not prove current incarceration.
- A bond amount does not guarantee immediate release.
- An old screenshot should not be used as proof of current custody.
- Do not publish victim, witness, family or medical information from unrelated records.
- Do not use jail data to harass, threaten, stalk, shame or unlawfully discriminate against anyone.
- Use current court records when the legal outcome matters and a licensed attorney for legal advice.
Pulaski County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Pulaski County Arkansas inmate roster?
Start from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Detention section and use its Inmate Roster link to the PCSO-linked Zuercher portal. This avoids similarly named counties and copied jail directories.
Is this Pulaski County in Arkansas or Kentucky?
This guide covers Pulaski County, Arkansas and the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility in Little Rock. Somerset and Hail Knob Road point to Pulaski County, Kentucky, which uses a different detention system.
What if the Pulaski inmate roster will not load?
Return to PCSO’s official Detention page and reopen the roster link. If current custody is time-sensitive and the portal still fails, call detention at 501-340-7001 instead of using an unofficial troubleshooting or payment page.
What if a recently arrested person is not listed?
Booking may still be processing or the booked name may differ. Try legitimate spelling/name variations and call PCRDF Intake at 501-340-7001, option 3. Also consider release, transfer, another county, Arkansas DOC or federal custody when the facts point there.
Does a Pulaski County booking record prove guilt?
No. An arrest, booking record, charge, bond, hold or booking image is not a conviction. Search ARCourts can provide later public court information where available.
How do I verify a Pulaski County court date?
Use Search ARCourts to identify the case, court and future events, then confirm an important hearing or deadline with the actual court clerk. Pulaski County has Circuit Court and multiple District Court departments.
Where does PCSO process cash bonds from PCRDF?
The Sheriff says its Judicial Division at 401 W. Markham in the Pulaski County Courthouse basement processes cash bonds from PCRDF. Call 501-340-8450 and verify the current bond type, amount, court and payment route before arriving.
How do I schedule a Pulaski County jail visit?
Call 501-340-7001, option 1. PCSO’s live visitation page currently contains both an old in-person suspension notice and active in-person scheduling rules, so confirm current availability before travel. Published in-person rules require 24 hours’ advance scheduling when operating.
What address should I use for Pulaski County inmate mail?
PCSO lists Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility, Inmate ID and Inmate Name, 500 Amity Road, Ste. 5B, PMB53, Conway, AR 72032 for ordinary mail. Do not substitute the jail’s Roosevelt Road street address unless PCSO specifically instructs you to do so.
How do I add commissary or phone money?
PCSO lists weekday money-order deposits and a lobby kiosk for inmate-account funds, CSG Pay for inmate PIN-debit phone funding, and Access Securepak for supported commissary ordering. Confirm the account type and inmate identifiers before paying.
How do I request a Pulaski County Sheriff record?
Use the FOIA/NextRequest portal linked by PCSO for appropriate releasable Sheriff records. Records/Warrants assistance is 501-340-6625. Use the court system instead when you need filings, hearings or dispositions.
When should I use Arkansas DOC or federal inmate search instead?
Use Arkansas DOC after a confirmed state transfer; ADC notes that people waiting in a county jail for transfer do not appear in state inmate search until physically received. Use BOP for established federal prison custody, while pretrial federal detention can require a different federal custody check.
Final Pulaski County Verification Checklist
- You confirmed Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- You entered through PCSO’s official detention/roster route.
- You matched more than the inmate’s name.
- You saved the book-in and SO numbers when displayed.
- You checked the court separately from the jail roster.
- You verified every bond and additional hold before paying.
- You confirmed current in-person visitation by phone before travelling.
- You used the Conway mail-processing address for ordinary personal mail.
- You did not order newspapers, magazines or books without resolving the conflicting PCSO publication guidance.
- You selected the correct inmate-account, phone or commissary payment route.
- You used FOIA for Sheriff records and the court system for court records.
- You considered Arkansas VINE for supported custody-change notifications.
- You checked Arkansas DOC only after considering whether physical state transfer has occurred.
- You used federal custody sources only when the case or transfer points there.
- You did not treat an arrest, charge, bond, warrant or booking image as proof of guilt.
Official Sources Reviewed
These sources were reviewed for the October 3, 2026 refresh. Custody, court settings, visitation availability, vendor links, mail rules and payment methods can change, so reopen the relevant official source immediately before taking action.
- Pulaski County Sheriff — Detention — facility role, Court Liaison, intake, inmate services, medical, FOIA and corrections operations.
- PCSO Visitation — visitation scheduling, visitor rules, video-registration link and mail restrictions.
- PCSO Commissary — inmate funds, PIN-debit phone accounts, commissary ordering and current Conway mail notice.
- PCSO Judicial Division — Pulaski County Courthouse location, cash-bond processing and judicial duties.
- PCSO Contact Directory — detention, intake, visitation, Records/Warrants and re-entry phone routing.
- PCSO CSI Academy — recovery, life-skills, vocational and re-entry programming.
- Arkansas Judiciary Search ARCourts — public court case search.
- Arkansas Judiciary Search ARCourts guidance — coverage and information available through the portal.
- Arkansas Judiciary Circuit Clerks — current Pulaski County Circuit Clerk contact.
- Arkansas Judiciary District Courts — Pulaski County and city district-court contacts.
- Arkansas DOC VINE — notification scope, search identifiers and published data-transfer schedule.
- Arkansas DOC Online Services Center — state inmate search.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator — federal prison custody search.